2426 Explorador Dr, Merced, CA 95340
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OFF MARKET

$504,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 2, 2026
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,102 sqft
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,102 sqft

2426 Explorador Dr, Merced, CA 95340

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Living Area
2,102 sqft
Price/Sqft
$240
Parking
Attached Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 2426 Explorador Dr.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Amazing, brand new Lennar home features vinyl flooring in the kitchen, dining room and living room. This open floor plan has Quartz countertops in the kitchen with a huge island, gas stovetop and stainless steel appliances with fridge included. One full bedroom and bathroom are also located downstairs. Upstairs features the master bedroom with Quartz countertops, double sinks and a walk in closet. The 4 other bedrooms share a bathroom with Quartz countertops and double sinks. The upstairs laundry room features tile flooring, storage and washer and dryer included. Property is very close to UC Merced. This is less than a 10 minute drive to UC Merced and a block away from CatTracks stops for the bus into UC Merced. Shopping complexes are also just 5 minutes away for restaurants, groceries, etc.
2426 Explorador Dr, Merced, CA 95340 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,102 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $521,000 on Jun 1, 2022 (18,845% above the $2,750 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2026 with an asking price of $2,750 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 24, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $504,100, with a rent estimate of $2,474/month.

Home Details for 2426 Explorador Dr

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralAir ConditioningCooling System: Air Conditioner, Central AirHeating Fuel: Central
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 Year

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Attached Garage, On Site

Comparable Sales for 2426 Explorador Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2415 Explorador Dr, Merced, CA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$492,000
08/03/26
6
3
2,504 sqft
2367 Explorador Dr, Merced, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$460,000
06/11/26
4
3
2,111 sqft
2409 Explorador Dr, Merced, CA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$500,000
12/22/25
6
3
2,621 sqft
2376 Urdaneta Way, Merced, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$480,000
08/11/26
5
3
2,502 sqft
2465 Pineda Dr, Merced, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$485,000
11/05/25
5
3
2,502 sqft
2306 Malaspina Dr, Merced, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$475,000
09/03/25
4
3
2,282 sqft
2396 Aviles Dr, Merced, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$594,000
03/18/26
4
3
2,568 sqft
2342 Pacheco Dr, Merced, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$551,000
08/10/26
3
2
2,500 sqft
2475 Bastidas Dr, Merced, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$500,000
06/09/26
4
2
2,265 sqft
2363 Narvaez Way, Merced, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$450,000
06/26/26
3
2
1,761 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Merced

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,474/mo
Average rent
$1.9K
Available listings
329
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Around this home

What Locals Say about Merced

At least 524 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 82 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say car is needed

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say it's quiet

  • 55 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 54 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 44 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 26 % Say there's wildlife

  • 22 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Annie Dabalos
    "Flea market on weekends to buy noodles at Chinese food truck and ceviche tostadas at the Mexican food trucks. "
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  • Dessuarez2003
    "Merced station specifically is so amazing! So excited to be renewing here! This community has been a great place to live, and the by-bedspace leasing makes it easy for me to save money while focusing on my studies. The environment is comfortable, the amenities are convenient, and everyone here is genuinely friendly. I’m really happy to call this place home for another year! "
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  • Jamangel1
    "Lots of new builds coming soon to the area. There are parks and new stores and a new school being built in the next few years."
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  • Jamangel1
    "Great place to live. Lots of walking trails , close to shops and restaurants, easy freeway access, and expressway to UCM. "
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  • Farrah
    "Be aware of stray dogs and cats. Also people like to dump their trash in the streets, and allow their dogs to bark incessantly."
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  • Salvador Reyes
    "Always look after your kids if or when playing outside because there are many cars that drive reckless here and pass by speeding"
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  • Trulia User
    "The parks and big open spaces like fileds and the mellowness around the area, can’t wait for more parks to become available "
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  • Jenifernigh38
    "ny home is a old beautiful Victorian built in 1900 quiet neighborhood lots of parking made for older people to just relax and enjoy life"
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  • Sylvia P.
    "I stay here part time. Close to get on N99. But to get here off freeway exit, then you have to take some back roads to get to Franklin. No freeway exit to Franklin Rd."
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  • Ramirez 5.
    "I love where I live it’s next to schools the grocery store has stating and the hospital. I’m hoping it stays safe. "
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  • Lexus S.
    "It’s best to look for homes that are in city limits because there are islands in the city that don’t count as in city limits so they don’t have side walks or parks. "
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  • Rent L.
    "Lots of open space. Lower cost of living. Slow pace and easy access to freeway 99. Many parks, lake and proximity to UC Merced. "
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  • Rebecca F.
    "it's up and coming and you get the county fair flea market every Saturday and the farmers market in town for freshest meat and produce too "
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  • L.donohue
    "This neighborhood has a center park, and outdoor movies night, farmers market, Christmas parade that go through the downtown areas and hiking trials that go through out the city including the city park, green spaces and water features. "
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  • Jamangel1
    "There’s a park in our neighborhood within walking distance from every home. Families are always walking on the paths next to the new Campus Parkway. Soon there will be shopping and easy commute to UCMerced."
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  • Elisa H.
    "Not safe area. Lived here nearly my entire life. No growth opportunity here, not a good place for family. Best thing that happens around here are the Christmas parades."
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  • Angela
    "small community. chooses the right neighborhood and you will have great neighbors. introduction yourself and get to know who you love near."
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  • Angela
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for three years and I like it. Picking the right neighborhood is important though so make sure to research. "
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  • Pahn
    "We have movie at the park presented by the City Of Merced during the summer time. Halloween is very popular holiday. "
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  • Reginald N.
    "That it is a busy area with cars . The dog park is too far from resident and that walk would be a tired some walk"
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  • Annette G.
    "This is an established neighborhood where neighbors know each other and look out for each other. There are lots of trees and people like to take walks on the nearby creek path."
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  • Emily G.
    "Horrible neighborhood. I’ve been broken into. I do not recommend moving here. It’s a dangerous area. "
    33
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  • Bdenatly
    "There are few small parks, but no dedicated dog parks and all dogs must stay on leash in the parks. The yards are on the small size and really only suitable for small breed dogs. "
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  • Mariah M. D.
    "that everyone around are dog friendly and enjoy having there pets around the area. everyone around here walks there dogs on a daily. "
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  • Luis F. M. M.
    "Love Merced is a great opportunity for community service,the Merced theatre is coming along with events that are food to be a part off "
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  • Vanygonz54
    "All the neighbors watch out for each other and make sure the area is safe. I like how when one neighbor is gone they feel safe leaving due to all the neighbors having each other’s back "
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  • Starlitegoddess14
    "I've lived here for 3 years . people are nice and friendly and look out for each other. safe and well maintained neighborhood"
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  • Deborahlgiannone
    "There is a 5 minutes to shopping areas easily driveable. Bus pick up near. Uber and Taxi available. Senior mobile transit available."
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  • Estrzartz
    "This area has lots of dog owners, and I see lots of people walking here. Everyone is very friendly, and the people who walk their dogs are really responsible for what their dogs leave behind by carrying little plastic bags!"
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  • Stephanie H.
    "Merced i actually a pretty alright city to live in. There isn't a lot of social sites or things to do but the city is definitely growing and expanding into a nice place. The crime and violence has significantly decreased through out the passing years and the school all seem to do a great job with our education. It's definitely a much cleaner and nicer city than nearby areas like Fresno or Modesto. "
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  • Sue J.
    "I only live 10 minutes from work. Traffic moves well,not a lot of road work or obstacles. Streets are maintained well as are sidewalks. My neighborhood is well kept and quiet. The neighborhoods surrounding me are clean and the homeowners have pride in . "
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  • Cl.hairstyles
    "In my neighborhood there is a lot of access to public transportation. Is close to downtown areas and highways. Is only 15 mins to community college or UC."
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  • Lynn D.
    "My neighbor has a short distant to the public transportation that go to the UC Merced. We feel safe in this neighborhood, it’s also nice and clean."
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  • Lisa
    "My community has easy access to public transportation, & uber cars. Also, traffic isn’t too crazy out here! "
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  • Jamangel1
    "Newer neighborhood near the Campus Parkway. Nice park in the neighborhood with schools nearby. Bike and walking areas."
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  • Katherine W.
    "Dog owners should beware other of other dogs roaming freely because you don't know if that other dog will be friendly or aggressive. "
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  • Lisa J.
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time. I haven't had a problem with people and their animals."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 24, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,750
Jul 3, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,750
May 21, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Apr 18, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,650
Jun 30, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved

Frequently asked questions about 2426 Explorador Dr

  • What is 2426 Explorador Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 2426 Explorador Dr in Merced, CA is $504,100.
  • What is the price history for 2426 Explorador Dr?
    2426 Explorador Dr in Merced, CA last sold for $521,000 in June 2022.
  • Is Merced a buyer's or seller's market?
    Merced is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Merced?
    The median sale price in Merced is $385K. That is up $1.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 2426 Explorador Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 2426 Explorador Dr in Merced, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 2426 Explorador Dr have a garage?
    Yes, 2426 Explorador Dr in Merced, CA has an attached garage.

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